Respect Together – 50 Years Forward: Celebrating Success, Shaping Tomorrow.
Join us in honor of Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month for an evening of reflection, celebration, and inspiration.
Date: April 30, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Hershey Country Club
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2025
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For five decades, Respect Together has led the way in advocating for the rights of survivors of sexual harassment, abuse, and assault and promoting safe and respectful communities. Now, we invite you to join us to honor Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) by celebrating our 50-year journey and sharing the future of our mission.
Why Attend?
Celebrate 50 Years of Impact: Reflect on five decades of advancing the rights and dignity of survivors and building safer communities.
- Honor the Legacy: Hear inspiring stories and recognize those who have championed change throughout our history.
- Commemorate Denim Day: This annual day of action during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) encourages people to wear denim to combat victim-blaming and educate others about sexual violence.
- Ignite the Future: Be part of unveiling a bold vision for the next chapter.
Connect & Network: Join changemakers, allies, and advocates dedicated to ending sexual harassment, assault, and abuse.
Respect Together (formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape) is marking a momentous milestone: 50 years of advancing the rights, dignity, and well-being of communities.
This anniversary is more than a celebration of past achievements—it’s a renewed call to action for the future we are striving to create. With the steadfast support of valued partners like you, we aim to amplify our impact, strengthen our mission, and secure another half-century of progress toward a world free from violence and full of respect.
At Respect Together we are committed to disrupting the root causes of sexual violence, fostering safe, equitable communities, and cultivating a culture of respect for all. Respect Together’s main divisions are NSVRC and PCAR, and our partnerships include RALIANCE and NSAC, the National Sexual Assault Conference©. Collectively, we are working together to create a culture in the United States – and beyond – that values and upholds all people being treated with respect and free from all forms of sexual violence and oppression.
Founded in 1975, Respect Together (formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape) has been at the forefront of supporting and advocating for the collective needs of rape crisis centers across Pennsylvania. As one of the first state sexual assault coalitions, the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect, in the United States—and one of the few to secure a dedicated line item in the state’s annual budget—our impact has been both pioneering and transformative.
Over the years, we’ve expanded far beyond Pennsylvania, adding the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, becoming a leading national resource in the fight against sexual violence. Since 2000, we’ve proudly hosted the world’s largest resource library dedicated to addressing and preventing sexual violence. Each April, we coordinate Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), galvanizing communities across the nation to take action and promote prevention.
With nearly 50 years of leadership, Respect Together continues to set the standard for advocacy, innovation, and resources that empower survivors, prevent violence, and build safer communities for all.
50 Year History Timeline
Denim Day is a day of action each year during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, where individuals are encouraged to wear denim to combat victim-blaming and educate others about sexual violence. The history of Denim Day goes back to a high-profile Italian rape trial where the survivor was blamed for her rape because of the type of jeans she was wearing.
Note: Denim Day is observed on April 23, 2025. Our event on April 30 will continue the spirit of Denim Day as we honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We encourage 50 Years Forward guests to make a statement by wearing denim in dressy and creative ways at our anniversary event.
Sponsorship Opportunity Overview
Join us as a sponsor, partner, and champion of Respect Together’s mission. Together, we can turn our vision for a safer, more equitable future into a reality—one where every individual’s dignity is protected and celebrated.
